Which character in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' has their head transformed into that of an ass by Puck?
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Correct answer: Nick Bottom
Nick Bottom, the weaver, undergoes this physical transformation while rehearsing a play in the woods. This leads to the comedic irony of the fairy queen Titania falling in love with him due to a love potion.
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